AQA Level 3 Advanced Subsidiary GCE in Drama and Theatre Studies
Qualification summary
AS Level courses based on this specification should encourage candidates to:
develop their interest and enjoyment in drama and theatre both as participants and as informed
members of an audience, fostering an enthusiasm for and critical appreciation of the subject
develop understanding and appreciation of the significance of social, cultural and historical
influences on the development of drama and theatre
experience a range of opportunities to develop a variety of dramatic and theatrical skills,
enabling them to grow creatively and imaginatively in both devised and scripted work
integrate theory and practice through their understanding of critical concepts and the
discriminating use of specialist terminology
In AS, candidates should develop as confident and independent interpreters of drama and theatre. They should engage with theatrical concepts through practical and analytical exploration of a variety of dramatic styles and theatrical methods. They should acquire an appropriate subject-specific vocabulary and use it accurately.
In their practical work, they should recognise the importance of both discipline and co-operation within drama and theatre projects and acquire practical theatre skills such as directorial skills, design skills and/or performance skills as appropriate to their own dramatic intentions.
The A Level course should broaden and deepen the knowledge, skills and understanding acquired in the AS and enable candidates to develop further the appropriate production and performance techniques necessary to create original theatre.
Candidates should be able to appreciate and make connections between different theatre practices and dramatic forms and to comment analytically upon their significance. They should be able to appreciate different styles of drama and approaches to theatre and to apply these appropriately.
Qualification details
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This qualification may form part of the entry requirements for progression to higher education or employment. Students may progress to the full A level in this subject from this qualification.
No specific job occupation
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09 Arts, Media and Publishing
Practical Examination
Written Examination
All AS units are assessed through independent assessment.
Both units are mandatory within the qualification.
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J/500/8071 - Live Theatre Production Seen and Prescribed Play
The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 60.00%.
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L/500/8072 - Presentation of an Extract from a Play
The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 40.00%.